Dr. Maggie Fink and Dr. Shahir Rizk

Rust Belt Science

Science EN ↓ 29 episodes

Rust Belt Science: down-to-earth conversations about cutting-edge research, Maggie Fink and Shahir Rizk sit down with passionate scientists to dive into their work, making complex ideas easy to grasp for everyone—no lab coat required! But it’s more than just science talk. We pull back the curtain to show that researchers are everyday people, living and working in our communities. Our conversations dive into how science connects to art, culture, mythology, and all other aspects of our daily lives. Whether you're a science enthusiast or just curious about how the world works, even if you find sc...

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Dr. Maggie Fink and Dr. Shahir Rizk

Episodes

The ecology of everything with Deb Marr 29.01.2025 54:51

Old-growth forests • Hugging 21,000 trees • The yucca’s inseparable friend • Our skin inhabitants and the immune system • Leave the Leaves! • Our Universe Revealed

Do you have to be smart to do science? 09.01.2025 1:11:57

The struggle of making discoveries • Bacteria with personalities • Poop transplants • When scientists behave badly

AI Weirdness with Janelle Shane 27.12.2024 58:37

Will Robots take over the world? Why can’t AI learn to fold laundry? Does it help to be nice to our AI?

Welcome to Rust Belt Science! 13.12.2024 46:44

Meet the hosts • Bugs and Proteins • Science and Art • Making the right mistakes